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Now hear – and see – this By Marcia Gruver  During a company meeting this past summer, Randall-Reilly editors were divided up in teams, handed a digital Flip cam video camera and given assignments such as “in light of today’s economy, illustrate a new company travel policy.” You can imagine the resulting lunacy: one […]
February 24, 2010
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Final Word
Keep the truth in circulation  By Kirk Landers  In early January an organization called the Earth Policy Institute released a report noting that the automobile population in the United States declined in 2009 for the first time since World War II, thanks to a precipitous drop in new car sales. The group concluded […]
February 24, 2010
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NRMCA adds to flip book marketing tools series
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association added another title to its pitch book marketing tools series. Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots teaches industry promoters, concrete salespersons and concrete contractors the technology of using concrete to overlay and renew existing asphalt parking lots. The 20-page flip book includes presenter notes and touches on how and why […]
February 19, 2010
Technology
CAGI’s SmartSite provides training, resources
The Compressed Air and Gas Institute introduced SmartSite, a new online learning and technical support center that provides training, resources and technical information for professionals in the compressed air industry. SmartSite uses E-learning courseware that provides training and background information for compressed air systems. Participants login to access information on air compressors, blowers, pneumatic tools […]
February 19, 2010
Technology
Doosan names new California dealer
Doosan Infracore Portable Power named Energy Systems of Stockton, California, as an authorized dealer of Ingersoll Rand-branded line of mobile generators. The north-central California dealer adds ten Doosan generator models ranging from 25 kVA to 570 kVA to its fleet.
February 19, 2010
Business
Texas battles EPA over greenhouse gas
The EPA has been skulking around trying to find a backdoor way to regulate carbon dioxide, the alleged greenhouse gas. But Texas isn’t going to wait for the regulation to hit the fan. The Lone Star State has filed suit in federal court challenging the government’s authority to regulate a gas that is a byproduct […]
February 17, 2010
Technology
GM cost cutting to help trucks
Aggressive cost cutting by GM will be used to bolster the redesign of it’s Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra brands, according to Barrons. Revamping the trucks’ styles and technology may cost as much as $1 billion.
February 16, 2010
Equipment
Caterpillar projects Tier 4 Interim price hikes
“The most aggressive and expensive product development initiative in Caterpillar history,” the equipment manufacturing giant’s Tier 4 Interim engine technology will utilize a “state-of-the-art integrated system” built upon the success of ACERT technology. To complement the new Clean Emissions Module (CEM), features such as new powertrain technologies and aftertreatment devices will be specifically tailored to […]
February 12, 2010
Equipment
Machine Matters – December 2009
Just looking at them you wouldn’t know that today’s generation of bulldozers is all that different from those produced in the middle of the decade. But underneath the familiar sheet metal of today’s mid-size machines sits a mother lode of new technology that in 2005 was just a twinkle in the engineers’ eyes. Weight and […]
February 12, 2010
Technology
Terex AWP offers five online Genie training courses
Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) added five new online Genie service training courses to its website. The courses provide technicians with an interactive way to learn about troubleshooting and repairing Genie booms and scissors. The courses are free to technicians of Genie dealers. The courses cover the Genie Z-135 booms, DC booms, DC scissors, IC […]
February 11, 2010
Technology
Paccar introduces MX Series
At an event last week at Paccar’s Technical Center in Mt. Vernon, Wash., the company showcased its new MX Engine that will be installed in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks this summer, available with a range of 380 to 485 horsepower and torque outputs up to 1,750 lb-ft. For details, check out Commercial Carrier Journal’s article […]
February 9, 2010
Business
Volvo CE and VT LeeBoy finalize strategic alliance
Volvo Construction Equipment and VT LeeBoy have finalized a strategic alliance agreement for LeeBoy to supply certain pavers and road wideners to Volvo dealers under the Blaw-Knox brand. LeeBoy will also take full responsibility for product support of these machines, including the existing field population. The equipment will be marketed under the Blaw-Knox brand under […]
February 9, 2010
Business
Maxwell Systems introduces ProContractorMX at WOC
Maxwell Systems introduced ProContractorMX 2.0, an all-in-one construction business management software system, at World of Concrete on Tuesday. The product gives contractors end-to-end control of business operations, including takeoff estimating, bidding and proposals, project management, materials procurement, financials, employee and equipment management, intelligent dashboards and reporting and analysis. “This product has been under development for almost […]
February 3, 2010
Equipment
EPA revises SCR guidance for 2010 emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised its 2010 engine emissions guidance limiting the number of miles and hours a vehicle using selective catayltic reduction (SCR) technology can operate after the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is exhausted. The original guidance issued in February 2009 required engine performance to be degraded after a truck travels 2,000 […]
January 27, 2010
Maintenance
Terex’s 50th anniversary backhoe
Terex unveiled the TX860B Elite at World of Concrete, commemorating the company’s 50th anniversary of its backhoe line. The backhoe is part of the company’s new compact machine lineup, which includes compact track loaders, compact excavators, telehandlers and site dumpers. The machine has mechanical loader controls and pilot, excavtor-type controls on the backhoe end. Here’s […]
January 15, 2010
Business
Wacker Neuson fills a big booth
Formed as a merger between Wacker and the German company Neuson a year and a half ago, the new entity–Wacker Neuson–filled a big booth with several compact machines, a host of light equipment introductions and a new colors to go with the new name. A gray and red “W” serves as the company logo and […]
January 15, 2010
Maintenance
Deere adds to compact track loader line up
Compact track loader introductions were popular at World of Concrete, and John Deere was no exception. The company added the 45-horsepower CT315 to its lineup, a machine that already meets Tier 4 emission standards. Here’s Deere’s announcement: The CT315 becomes Deere’s first radial lift compact track loader, as well as its smallest, with a 12.6-inch-wide […]
January 15, 2010
Business
Monday’s speakers offer vision, creative thinking
Trimble Dimensions 2009  Trimble held its annual Dimensions conference February 23 to 25 at the Mirage in Las Vegas, and despite the downturn in the construction business, attendance at this survey and construction/earthmoving event was robust—perhaps even higher than last year.  Although there are well over a hundred surveying and construction workshops and […]
January 15, 2010
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